National Fruit Development Centre: Green School, Agricultural Nutrition Education Program Announcement

The National Fruit Development Centre, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Government of Nepal, has released a public notification regarding the "Green School, Agricultural Nutrition Education Program." This initiative is aimed at enhancing awareness and education about agriculture and nutrition, starting from the school level, and promoting the use of unused school land for fruit production, thereby contributing to a nutritious environment and biological diversity.

Program Overview and Application Process

• Objective: To instill basic knowledge of agriculture and nutrition education among students and utilize unused land in schools for fruit cultivation.
• Eligibility: The program is open to interested public and community schools that meet the minimum standards set out in Section 7 of the Green School Program Implementation Procedures, 2080.
• Application Submission: Eligible schools should submit their applications to the National Fruit Development Centre. Applications must be accompanied by a recommendation from the relevant local level authority, as specified in Schedule 1 of the procedure.
• Deadline: The application must be submitted within 30 days from the date of this notice's publication (Publication Date: 2080/09/23).

Additional Information

• For more details about the Green School Program Implementation Procedure, 2080, schools and interested parties can visit the website www.ncfd.gov.np or contact via email at [email protected].
• Queries can also be addressed by phone at 01-5905053.

Opportunity for Schools

This program presents a unique opportunity for schools to integrate practical agricultural and nutritional education into their curriculum. By participating in the Green School Program, schools can play a vital role in fostering a sustainable and healthy environment for their students and communities. The initiative not only educates young minds about the importance of agriculture and nutrition but also actively engages them in the cultivation and understanding of the food they consume.

Date of notice publication: 2080/09/23